I turned 41 this month. Birthdays really aren’t the same after you have kids. We all get that. My husband bought, at the four year old’s insistence, cupcakes for the family. And so that the four year old could blow out candles.

The kids attended several birthday parties in November. All were more fun than mine.

November has been pretty decent here. Aside from all the rain. I have been working outside when I can (hire a sitter and get away from my children so that I can get something done). Here’s my view.

I love the holidays because everything is so glittery. And there is so much wine. One awesome evening this month I went to a Land’s End event hosted by MomTrends. I want this tree.

And here is a very cheap wine from Trader Joe’s that I will serve you if you come to my apartment for Thanksgiving. You are welcome.